The Federal Trade Commission has issued a complaint charging Broadcom
with illegally monopolizing markets for semiconductor components used
to deliver television and broadband internet services through
exclusive dealing and related conduct. The Commission has also issued
a proposed consent order that would settle the Commission's
charges. Under the consent order, Broadcom must stop requiring its
customers to source components from Broadcom on an exclusive or near
exclusive basis.
"Today's complaint reflects the Commission's commitment to enforcing
the antitrust laws against monopolists, including in high-technology industries," said FTC Bureau of Competition Acting Director Holly
Vedova. "America has a monopoly problem. Today's action is a step
toward addressing that problem by pushing back against strong-arm
tactics by a monopolist in important markets for key broadband
components. There is much more work to be done and we need the tools
and resources to do it. But I have full confidence in FTC staff's
commitment to this effort."
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2021/07/ftc-charges-broadcom-illegal-monopolization-orders-semiconductor
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